Ulf andersengetty in our recent interview with stephen king, we. Aug 21, 2017 stephen kings 58 favorite scary movies, from repulsion to crimson peak. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. The complete list of books recommended by stephen king. Apr 20, 2020 in 2015, it was announced that stephen kings scifi short story about teleportation gone wrong, the jaunt, was being optioned for film by plan b, brad pitts production company.
Stephen king is a maine native and the prolific author of modern horror classics. For more recommended books, see stephen kings reading list part ii and part iii. The best books i read in 2012 stephen king recounts his favorite books that he read in 2012 read more. My favorite book from 10 years ago is different than what it is today. Stephen kings top 10 alltime favorite books stephen kings top 20. In our recent interview with stephen king, we asked the author to name the best book he ever wrote. Dec 08, 2015 nprs book concierge our guide to 2015s great reads.
Yes, my reading slowed in the early months of 2015, as i buckled down to finish haunted souls. Creative writing tips, advice and lessons from bestseller stephen king duration. Of the books youve written, which is your favorite or the most personally. He has published 61 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and six nonfiction books. As it happens, my favorite king novel and favorite novel period right now is 112263 followed pretty closely by it. The write channel with nicola monaghan 853,908 views. Ten things i learned about writing from stephen king books the. A list of stephen kings novels, organized newest to oldest. Every stephen king reader has a favorite tale or series, from christine to cujo. A list of stephen king s novels, organized newest to oldest. His father was born under the surname pollock, but used the last name king, under which stephen was born. But reading is my passion, my stress relief, my favorite pasttime. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. Stephen king creates a list of 82 books for aspiring writers.
Only two of her novels have been translated thus far, including her debut novel confessions, but it seems likely more will follow. Dennis lehanes world gone by is the best gangster novel since the godfather. Tolkien authors who have, like king, created enduring dark, gothic worlds filled with supernatural events and malevolent forces. Not because you dont know of ten books, movies, albums, or what have you, of course, but because you dont know if the favorites that come to. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Stephen kings 10 favorite books christian science monitor. Many of these have been adapted into movies or series for television. In the question and answer session that followed the talk, king was asked what his. In the question and answer session that followed the talk, king was asked what his favorite stephen king book was. Stephen king is a literary icon, a status hes achieved by a defining a genre. But i was particularly pleased that king recognized those two books as his own favorites. Stephen kings top 10 alltime favorite books open culture.
Oct 21, 2019 well if youre a king fan, and here looking for more authors like stephen king, im going to guess thats a yes. Stephen king is truly a legend of the horror genre. Feb 14, 2015 top 10 least favorite stephen king books spoiler warning you will be shocked duration. Writing in the evenings and on the weekends, he continued. Stephen king poses during a portrait session on november 16th, 20 in paris, france. Every single stephen king book, ranked from worst to best.
Do you have favorite books about music or books written by musicians. Nov 05, 2014 stephen king poses during a portrait session on november 16th, 20 in paris, france. Stephen king is a brilliant wordsmith and amusing raconteur, but what king understands about real world politics fills a thimble. Without a moments hesitation he went with liseys story, a 2006 novel about a woman coping with. He also happens to be one of my favorite storytellers, an author i.
Josh jones is a writer and musician based in durham, nc. Author stephen king pet sematary recommends his favorite books including underground railroad by colson whitehead, case. In this way, kings books transcend genre and appeal to all lovers of the written word. The crafter of carrie and the shining contributed this list of his 10 favorite books to j.
His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. He has been publishing horror novels steadily since the release of carrie in 1974, alongside countless shorts stores and novellas, and at this point it is impossible to imagine the modern horror genre with out him. He has written many books, including nonfiction and over 200 short stories. King has published 61 novels including seven under the pen name. One of my favourite things about kings short story collections are the little notes about each tale that he puts into the text. Here are 14 amazing books from stephen kings reading list to dive into. Upcoming stephen king movies and tv shows in development. Stephen king s top 10 favorite books as part of our goodreads turns ten celebration, weve asked some of our favorite authors to share their ten favorite books. In 2015, it was announced that stephen kings scifi short story about teleportation gone wrong, the jaunt, was being optioned for film by plan b, brad pitts production company. His reading tastes are varied, from mystery to graphic novels to literary fiction to memoir. Stephen king is currently not accepting new questions. November 3, 2015 releases a collection of short stories entitled the bazaar of bad dreams. Stephen king creates a list of 82 books for aspiring.
In the afterword of stephen kings highly regarded memoirwriting guide book on writing, the bestselling writer shared a list of 96 books that hed read while writing the book that hed enjoyed and had influenced him. Summers a time to catch up with old friends, like stephen king, whose finders keepers, a new crime fiction novel, follows last summers mr. The best stephen king books, ranked in order audiobook. It may be kings most personal and powerful book yet and he has gone on the record stating that it is his favorite. Jan 20, 2012 stephen king, author of carrie and the shining, reveals what he likes to read. Jan 14, 2016 yes, my reading slowed in the early months of 2015, as i buckled down to finish haunted souls. Writing in the evenings and on the weekends, he continued to produce short stories and to work on novels. Stephen kings 58 favorite scary movies, from repulsion to crimson peak. Stephen edwin king was born on september 21, 1947, at the maine general hospital in portland.
Stephen king, author of carrie and the shining, reveals what he likes to read. The novel is classic kingit starts with a happy family in a small town. Stephen king is the master of horror, but what scares him. Ulf andersengetty in our recent interview with stephen king, we asked the author to name the best book he. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and five nonfiction. This list of the best stephen king books has you covered. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books.
Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. Granted, his books are amazing in their own right, but theres something doubly cool about seeing. When he loves a book, he isnt shy about telling the world and using his influence to help spread the word about great writers. Stephen king creates a list of his 10 favorite novels open culture. The stand by stephen king, it by stephen king, the shining by stephen king, misery by stephen king, salems lot by stephe. The master of suspense has enough famous horror novel options to last you months. All of the best stephen king books, ranked reedsy discovery.
With more than 50 books in print, king is insanely prolific. Stephen king creates a list of 96 books for aspiring writers to read. Author stephen king pet sematary recommends his favorite booksincluding underground railroad by colson whitehead, case. Nprs book concierge our guide to 2015s great reads. I simply cant sleep until ive done some reading, and any free time i have is eagerly devoted to whatever book or books im enjoying. In other words, not only has stephen king written some genius novels and short stories, novellas, essays, and works of criticism, but hes written a lot of them51 novels to date, in fact, with number 52 coming up shortly.
Stephen kings favorite stephen king novel jamie todd rubin. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors in the world, with more than 50 books in print, and more coming out every year. So you definitely want to put kanae minato on your radar. Apr 12, 2019 his reading tastes are varied, from mystery to graphic novels to literary fiction to memoir. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Y esterday i sat down to watch a stephen king talk from back in january of this year. He has been the inspiration for, and in many ways a mentor to, dozens of horror authors. At age 33 stephen king wrote danse macabre his overview of what he assumes constitutes horror. Stephen king loves to tweet about his dog, politics andmost importantlybooks. This edition of this chapbook was published in july 2015 and does not include any of kings works published after that time, though occasional updates are planned. Here stephen king, the author of dozens of horror classics as well as the soontobe released sleeping beauties, which he wrote with his son owen king, shares some of his most. Stephen king reveals his 22 favorite movies of all time. Stephen king creates a list of 82 books for aspiring writers to. Want to dive into the spooky world of stephen king but dont know where to start.
I dont want to read the same authors and stories all the time. Stephen king and all pseudonyms your guide to fiction books. So forget what youve seen in the movieswhether youre new to stephen kings oeuvre, or youre working on indoctrinating a friend, reading the following 10 books is nonnegotiable. July 25, 2018 king is an executive producer of a show written for the streaming service hulu. In the fall of 1971, stephen began teaching english at hampden academy, the public high school in hampden, maine. Are you curious about the books and authors stephen king has enjoyed reading in the last. And if you buy one of his books today, you get the present. Stephen king born 1947 is an american author of horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Fans of stephen king should also check out this amazing graphic of the steph en king universe designed by australian illustrator gillian james, as well as this video in which king discusses the art of the short story.
Mar 04, 2014 for more recommended books, see stephen kings reading list part ii and part iii. Stephen king loves to tweet about his dog, politics andmost importantly books. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors of the modern age whose last name isnt patterson. Harper lees second book, go set a watchman, arrives after 55 years with all the usual suspects from her eternal blockbuster. So you might think that if stephen king the guy who wrote such horror classics like carrie and the stand were to rattle off his top ten favorite books, it would feature works by the likes of edgar allan poe, h. The 17 best stephen king books ever written, ranked. This years edition of the concierge is dedicated to the memory of longtime npr book critic alan cheuse produced by nicole cohen, rose friedman, petra mayer and beth novey designed by annette elizabeth allen, david eads, becky lettenberger and wes lindamood published dec.
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